The Bible equips believers with powerful tools to combat evil. God’s Word is our greatest weapon in spiritual warfare. Through Christ, we have been given authority over darkness and evil forces.
These 39 verses are declarations of victory and divine protection. They remind us that no evil can stand against the power of God. Use these scriptures to strengthen your faith and destroy every work of the enemy.
39 Bible Verses To Destroy Evil Works
1. 1 John 3:8 “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.”
2. Luke 10:19 “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
3. James 4:7 “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
4. Romans 16:20 “And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.”
5. Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
6. 2 Corinthians 10:4 “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.”
7. Psalm 91:13 “You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.”
8. Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn.”
9. Matthew 16:18 “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
10. Colossians 2:15 “Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.”
11. Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
12. Deuteronomy 28:7 “The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face.”
13. Psalm 18:47 “It is God who avenges me, and subdues the peoples under me.”
14. Revelation 12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”
15. Psalm 34:17 “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
16. Isaiah 59:19 “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.”
17. Proverbs 26:27 “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.”
18. Psalm 35:1 “Plead my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me; fight against those who fight against me.”
19. Jeremiah 1:19 “They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you, says the Lord, to deliver you.”
20. Micah 5:9 “Your hand shall be lifted against your adversaries, and all your enemies shall be cut off.”
21. Psalm 144:1 “Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.”
22. Hebrews 2:14 “That through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.”
23. Matthew 18:18 “Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
24. Psalm 7:15-16 “He made a pit and dug it out, and has fallen into the ditch which he made. His trouble shall return upon his own head.”
25. Nahum 1:9 “What do you conspire against the Lord? He will make an utter end of it. Affliction will not rise up a second time.”
26. Job 5:12 “He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot carry out their plans.”
27. Psalm 118:6 “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
28. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”
29. Proverbs 19:21 “There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.”
30. Zechariah 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.”
31. Psalm 140:8 “Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; do not further his wicked scheme.”
32. Isaiah 8:10 “Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; speak the word, but it will not stand, for God is with us.”
33. Matthew 12:29 “How can one enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man?”
34. Proverbs 3:25-26 “Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes. For the Lord will be your confidence.”
35. Psalm 21:11 “For they intended evil against You; they devised a plot which they are not able to perform.”
36. 2 Corinthians 2:11 “Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.”
37. 1 Peter 5:8-9 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith.”
38. John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
39. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Destroying Evil Works
The Bible makes it clear that believers have divine authority over evil through Jesus Christ. God has equipped us with His Word as a powerful weapon against darkness. These 39 verses are declarations of victory that remind us evil cannot prevail against God’s children.
When we pray with faith and speak Scripture boldly, the enemy must flee. Use these verses as weapons in spiritual warfare, believing that victory is already yours in Christ’s name.
Conclusion
The battle against evil is real, but victory is already secured through Jesus Christ. These 39 Bible verses are powerful declarations that can transform your spiritual life. When you stand on God’s promises and speak His Word with faith, you activate divine authority that no evil force can withstand.
As you use these scriptures in your prayers, do so with confidence and boldness. God has equipped you with everything you need to overcome darkness and walk in freedom. Let these verses strengthen your spirit and remind you of your identity as a child of God who stands firm on His unchanging Word.
Say This Prayer
Father God, I come before You in Jesus’ name. I cancel every evil plan against my life and family. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. I break every chain and destroy every stronghold by the blood of Jesus.
I stand in Your authority and command darkness to flee. Strengthen my faith and fill me with Your Spirit. Thank You for victory through Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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